MikeC wrote the following on the "Bred Heifers" thread that made me think.
If you sell cattle, especially bulls that are more likely to get a temporary infertility problem, how do you safeguard yourself as a breeder against mismanagement on the part of the new owner?
When I started selling bulls I wrote a guarantee on my letterhead basically stating that I guarantee the bull to be a breeder as long as he is kept in forward breeding condition and his health program is kept up to date. In case a problem arises the buyer needs to get a report from a vet stating the problem and the possible cause and I'll replace the bull if possible or give the money back. I don't think this really means much, but thought it might discourage the chancers. I have since given up on doing this as there is just too many loopholes. How do you guys do it?
That is, if she ain't a bag of bones......Been there too.
If you sell cattle, especially bulls that are more likely to get a temporary infertility problem, how do you safeguard yourself as a breeder against mismanagement on the part of the new owner?
When I started selling bulls I wrote a guarantee on my letterhead basically stating that I guarantee the bull to be a breeder as long as he is kept in forward breeding condition and his health program is kept up to date. In case a problem arises the buyer needs to get a report from a vet stating the problem and the possible cause and I'll replace the bull if possible or give the money back. I don't think this really means much, but thought it might discourage the chancers. I have since given up on doing this as there is just too many loopholes. How do you guys do it?